habitually

American

[huh-bich-oo-uh-lee] / həˈbɪtʃ u ə li /

adverb

as a habit, or an established way of being or acting; routinely or regularly.

Students who are habitually late will do a reflective writing exercise so we can get to the root of the problem.

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Etymology

Origin of habitually

habitual ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

When you do something as part of your usual routine, you do it habitually. If you put on your favorite blue sneakers just about every day, those are the shoes you habitually wear. A teacher who's known for his bad mood may frown habitually, while a friend who habitually stays up too late might yawn habitually. Anything that happens on a regular, recurring basis happens habitually. This adverb comes from the Medieval Latin habitualis, "pertaining to habit or dress," and its root habitus, "condition, appearance, or dress."

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"Princess Ita was a young woman aged between 28 and 34 with strong upper-body muscle attachments, suggesting she habitually used weapons like maces or daggers," said Hashesh.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

Since retiring, we have settled into a slow-and-steady approach to downsizing, habitually scrutinizing drawers and closets and storage boxes anytime we open them, looking around rooms for little things to pass along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

I am habitually wary of super-intense fandoms and the men who inspire them; stadiums filled with people chanting a single name inevitably set off internal alarm bells.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026